Spanish Interpreter

Manhattan DA • New York, NY

9h • $70,000 - $72,275 • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for a Spanish-English Interpreter in its Language Services Unit in Support Services. The Language Services Unit provides interpretation, transcription, and translation services for witnesses, victims, and defendants at DANY for the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases. Under supervision, the Spanish Interpreter is responsible for interpreting and translating bi-directionally between Spanish and English and producing accurate transcriptions/translations.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above, OR equivalent education and/or experience.
• For Level 1: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in translation and interpretation (proof of degree required).
• For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in translation and interpretation; two (2) years of experience in general or legal translation and/or interpretation; and a passing score on an interpretation examination administered by the State or equivalent (proof of degree, experience, and passing score required).
• Commitment to one (1) year to the hiring Unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in general or legal translation and/or interpretation.
• Possess court interpreter certification.
• Possess fluency in Spanish and English both oral and written.
• Possess knowledge of transcription and translation techniques and be able to apply them.
• Possess a high-level of proficiency using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint as well as Adobe.
• Possess experience using multi-media players such as VLC and Audacity.
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Be able to perform effective research on terminology.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Possess some experience working with witnesses, victims, and defendants.
• Possess some experience interpreting, transcribing, and translating in a legal setting.
• Be able to interact professionally, ethically, respectfully, and appropriately at all times.
• Be adept at cultural and linguistic differences.
• Be able to remain neutral and impartial when providing interpretation services.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Be a team-player and be able to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task.
• Be able to accept feedback on interpretation and translation services provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation bi-directionally between English and Spanish telephonically, via video remote, and in-person as required at interviews, Grand Jury presentations, community presentations, among others, both onsite and offsite, for which mature and tactful behavior is required.
• Translate a variety of materials in both language directions, including but not limited to legal documents, personal statements, press releases, general forms/letters, etc.
• Transcribe and translate audio and video recordings using industry related equipment and software to produce accurate transcriptions and translations such as: transcription foot pedal and multi-media players such as VLC and Audacity; computer applications such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint as well as Adobe; and/or computer-assisted translation tools.
• Proofread translations and transcriptions. Perform effective research on terminology as needed.
• Render court testimony on translations and transcriptions as needed.
• Process requests for language services and update Unit database.
• Perform related tasks as necessary.
• Adhere to all DANY employee policies as well as Unit standards and best practices related to interpretation and translations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous benefits package
• Unparalleled opportunities for professional development
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees